A native of Rockingham County, he was a son of the late Edward Gilbert and Lemma Jane Duncan Strader and had lived in Ruffin all of his life. He was a member of Ruffin United Methodist Church and he was retired from the Rockingham County Sheriff's Department. Mr. Strader was a farmer and a Charter member of the Ruffin Volunteer Fire Department where he served as Assistant Fire Chief and Treasurer for many years. He was preceded in death by six Brothers and two Sisters.

The family will see friends from 7 - 8:30 p.m. Monday, April 30, 2007 at Citty Funeral Home and at other times, they will be at the residence. Memorials may be made to Ruffin United Methodist Church, PO Box 66 Ruffin, NC 27326. Condolences may be made to cittyfuneralhome@bellsouth.net